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GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE Paramedic Casual in FRIENDSHIP, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours:0 Job Description: Top of Form Job Description Position Title: Paramedic Last Reviewed: 12/28/2020 Salary Class: Non-Exempt Department: Emergency Department Position Code: 4704 Reports To: Emergency Department Manager BASIC FUNCTION The Paramedic, under the direction of the Emergency Department Manager and the Registered Nurse on duty, will assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly while adhering to the hospitals philosophy and objectives to meet the health care needs of the patients and families and will maintain a clean, stocked and orderly work and patient care environment. The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to delivery of patient care. The ability to communicate information in a friendly and effective manner is essential. Act as a liaison between the patient\'s family/significant other and the members of the emergency staff by maintaining open communication regarding patient condition, status, progress, etc. Work cohesively with all team members to assure service recovery and conflict management. The Paramedic will provide care within the Gundersen Moundview Paramedic Protocol and scope of practice, in addition to the duties listed below. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Assisting with patient across all age groups Efficiently preforms in patient situations following established protocols. Administers medications (as identified in Wisconsin EMS Scope of Practice) including oral, intramuscular, intradermal, intravenous, subcutaneous, aerosolized/nebulized, auto-injector, buccal, endotracheal, intranasal, interosseous, IV-pump (2 or fewer medications infused from paramedic list), rectal, or sublingual. Administers medications within their scope of practice (Wisconsin Paramedic Curriculum-Based Medication List) after successful completion of department specific competency. Paramedic will assess patient after administration of medication for hemodynamic response, side effects, and allergic reactions Assist patient into gown as appropriate. Takes Vital signs and records. Measures and records patients input and output. Attaches oxygen, oxygen saturation and cardiac monitor as requested/needed. Assists with tests/procedures as requested or directed by Register Nurse, Mid-level provider, or Physician. Collects and conveys information to RN and physician regarding the health status of patients throughout the visit. Contributes information to the RN for development and modification of the patients care plan. Will keep patients informed of their treatment plan and will assist the RN in delivering and documenting care provided to the patient. Triage patients using appropriate triage protocols, enter triage... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/468B8B7457EE4FC6